UNDERWATER NATURALIST

Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and you’ll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites. Why? Because when you know more about symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure.

What will you learn?

Key differences between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds.Major aquatic life groupings, interactions and information that dispels myths.Responsible interactions with aquatic life.

Dives Needed

You will need to complete two open water dives to complete this specialty.

Prerequisites

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.